Appraisal Analyst

BankFirst Financial Services • Columbus, MS

3h

About The Position

This role serves as the primary point of contact between loan personnel and third-party appraisers. The Appraisal Analyst will efficiently manage appraisal engagements, monitor orders, resolve errors, conduct environmental pre-screens, and ensure appraiser credential compliance across BankFirst.

Requirements

• Ability to prioritize work, multi-task, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Strong communication skills and detail orientation for proactive vendor follow-up.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Appraisal Review staff, loan personnel, and appraisers.

Nice To Haves

• Prior banking experience with an understanding of real estate lending.
• Willingness to take beginner appraiser classes as time permits.

Responsibilities

• Engage and assign third-party appraisers for loan requests submitted by loan personnel, including specialized products (such as VizaLine orders over $50,000).
• Actively track pending orders and maintain direct communication with appraisers to monitor delivery deadlines and resolve report errors or missing information.
• Conduct environmental pre-screenings on qualifying new and renewed loan applications based on threshold balances, initiating Phase 1 requests when required.
• Maintain the bank’s approved appraiser list and ensure all credentials, state licenses, and insurance documentation remain active and compliant.
• Assist in maintaining and updating the bank’s internal real estate sales comparable database.
• Perform additional administrative and operational duties related to the Appraisal Review Department as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed